Welcome to Inside the Claim with CGW, Cooper Grace Ward’s workers compensation podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent trial cases and expert insights from the lawyers who ran them.

In this debut episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joined by insurance claims adviser Catherine Dugdell to unpack the 2024 case of Paetzold v At Beach Court Holiday Villas Pty Ltd. They explore the complexities of a claim involving a faulty mower battery, a dramatic fall down an embankment, and disputed injuries. Catherine shares the challenges of navigating credibility issues, causation arguments, and the persistence needed to uncover the full story behind the claim.

Tune in for a candid discussion on the realities of workerscompensation litigation, lessons learned, and what it takes to prepare a case for trial.

Join us for a coffee chat with Sophia Ousager from our corporate advisory team and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. They explore Sophia’s journey at CGW from law clerk to senior associate, share insights into her life beyond work including her knack for knitting, and discuss how solving problems for her clients inspires her.

Join us for a coffee chat with Andrew Vella, special counsel in our litigation and dispute resolution team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Andrew's background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson explain the tax differences between superannuation member benefits paid before death and death benefits paid after. They cover timing, beneficiary rules, and key estate planning tips to help minimise tax and manage superannuation death benefits effectively.

In this episode of 'Coffee with CGW', special counsel Joanne Casburn and partner Scott Hay-Bartlem, both from our private client team, catch up for a lively chat over coffee. In this candid conversation, they explore Joanne’s previous experience working at the tax office and how it enhances her ability to assist clients at CGW. We also discuss how Joanne balances marathon training alongside pursuing a PhD in her spare time.

Join us for a coffee chat with Damien Jarrett, special counsel in our insurance team and private client partner, Scott Hay-Bartlem. Together, they delve into Damien's background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem andClinton Jackson provide a February 2026 update on Division 296 tax, the tax on large superannuation balances.

Join us for a coffee chat with litigation and dispute resolution special counsel Bridget Camilleri and private clients partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Bridget's background, explore her life outside CGW, and discuss what gets her excited about her work in this candid conversation.